Designing the Future of Learning
Digital Fabrication
Makerspaces and Digital Fabrication Labs allow learners to see themselves as creators and innovators. These environments promote experiential, trans-disciplinary learning by engaging students in real-world problem solving using authentic tools to develop, design, and create.
As pioneers in the alignment of digital fabrication and education, TIES’ experts work with partners to design and install both stationary and mobile creative learning spaces, co-create curriculum, and provide professional development in both formal and informal learning environments.
TIES is now integrating AI concepts into the teaching and learning in our labs, as we help students understand and explore the world of artificial intelligence with authentic examples.
Digital Fabrication Labs
Beginning in January 2014, TIES and the Fab Foundation continually collaborated with Chevron to advance the build-out of ten Labs, including Labs in: Washington, D.C.; Houston; Jackson County, MS; New Orleans; Permian Basin at Odessa College in Midland, TX; Santa Clara, CA; Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, PA; Coal Center, PA; California State University Bakersfield, CA; and Contra Costa United School District, Richmond, CA.
STEM-on-the-Go: Hands-on STEM Experiences for Students Nationwide
The STEM-on-the-Go Mobile Digital Fabrication Lab is owned by RTI International and operated by TIES as part of our partnership with the Defense STEM Education Consortium.
The Mobile Digital Fabrication Van Manager bring transdisciplanary Learning activities to students and educators when the Van visits schools, districts and community events.
Euclid Early Learning Village
Located in Euclid, OH, was designed by TIES in 2018. It was the first Early Childhood Fab Lab designed and installed by TIES.
The Euclid City School combines preschool and kindergarten for an innovative approach, and also plays home to the only Fab Lab in the country for students ages three through six.
Located in Camp Ledgewood, Peninsula, OH, TIES provided Digital Fabrication training and procurement support for the Girl Scout Council of Northeast Ohio’s STEM effort at Camp Ledgewood. This work was the pre-cursor to the Girl Scout Council of Northeast Ohio’s STEM Center.